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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,373.39, 30,595.32 and 12,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,373.39, 30,595.32 and 12,105.36 is: 18,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,373.39 : 30,595.32 = 12,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,373.39/30,595.32 = 12,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,373.39x = 30,595.32 × 12,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,373.39x = 370,367,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,367,362.92/20,373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.98

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